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| Petraeus IS NOT Planning 2010 Visit to Iowa |
| 2009-03-15 |
| Michael Goldfarb added this: * This was meant as joke, though obviously it fell a little flat. Petraeus has no plans to go to Iowa that I'm aware, this year or next. I regret the confusion that has resulted from my clumsy attempt at humor. THE WEEKLY STANDARD has learned that General Petraeus is planning on delivering the commencement address at the University of Iowa in 2010. So reports Michael Goldfarb, late of the McCain campaign, on the magazine's blog. Petraeus going to Iowa, a state he doesn't have previous ties to, is going to create a huge amount of buzz about his presidential ambitions because the Iowa Caucuses kick off the whole presidential nomination process. If he does, deliver the address--and Petraeus must know this--it will be seen as a sign that he is thinking about running in 2012. Previously, it has been thought that Petraeus would not run against a president who had been his Commander in Chief. But there are reports of tension between Petraeus and Obama over both Iraq and Afghan strategy. Very little is known about Petraues's politics and no one knows how he would make the transition from soldier to politician. But if he did enter the race, it would shake things up dramatically. He would instantly become a top tier candidate and the most serious threat to Obama's chances of winning a second term. And from Weekly Standard, Princeton: General Petraeus to deliver the Baccalaureate address Petraeus will also be addressing the commissioning ceremonies for Harvard and MIT ROTC. |
| Posted by:Sherry |
| #16 credit where due, Madam. I'm an irrepressible jerk on some things, too snarky, and overestimate my sense of humor, but I have a sense of honor. ;-) |
| Posted by: Frank G 2009-03-15 20:04 |
| #15 Oh well. |
| Posted by: Penguin 2009-03-15 19:56 |
| #14 Frank G -- why thank you sir. |
| Posted by: Sherry 2009-03-15 19:12 |
| #13 I corrected at AOSHQ, but in comments gave credit to Sherry. I'm that way...giving. I'm all about the give. |
| Posted by: Frank G 2009-03-15 18:51 |
| #12 I don't think I need to read a thing Mr. Goldfarb ever writes again. And I'm getting mighty suspicious of the Weekly Standard. |
| Posted by: Steve White 2009-03-15 18:49 |
| #11 Is Goldfarb the one who slandered Palin also? Guy sounds like he needs to switch parties. |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2009-03-15 17:25 |
| #10 I bet it still puckered sphincters in the DNC and WH |
| Posted by: Frank G 2009-03-15 17:19 |
| #9 Oh well, I was planning on visiting old Ben Nevis this evening anyway. Might just stay on for a bit. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2009-03-15 16:53 |
| #8 Added by Michael Goldfarb after this article was posted...... * This was meant as joke, though obviously it fell a little flat. Petraeus has no plans to go to Iowa that I'm aware, this year or next. I regret the confusion that has resulted from my clumsy attempt at humor. Sorry about that folks, but I admit, I fell for it! |
| Posted by: Sherry 2009-03-15 16:47 |
| #7 But there are reports of tension between Petraeus and Obama over both Iraq and Afghan strategy. Predicted here months ago. "Fill your hands you son of a Bi*ch*es!" |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2009-03-15 16:37 |
| #6 The Iowa visit is one Michael Goldfarb's idea of a joke. The Princeton address does seem to be genuine. |
| Posted by: Grunter 2009-03-15 16:37 |
| #5 The Obama Administration's bumbling has given him cover for what Afghanistan may be in 2010. We're in the situation where just the implication as mentioned here puts the White House in the corner. Don't support him over there and he can become their greatest nightmare down the road. Undermine him and he resigns giving him basically the same position. If he turns the situation around as Iraq, then he's in even better position. He's got bargaining chips the White House staff doesn't even want to contemplate. However, given how clueless they are to real history, expect them to play a bad hand. Not to mention that he's from the one part of the government that has demonstrated it can rebuild a country from pretty much scratch. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2009-03-15 15:11 |
| #4 Use humility to make them haughty. Tire them by flight. Cause division among them.Attack when they are unprepared, make your move when they do not expect it. The formation and procedure used by the military should not be divulged beforehand. --Sun Tzu, The Art of War |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2009-03-15 15:06 |
| #3 Ditto #1 Comment |
| Posted by: Lftbhndagn 2009-03-15 14:26 |
| #2 The best way to contribute to the Generals possible campaign at this point would be to keep your money out of the economy. Be the biggest tightwad you know. If moths fly from your wallet when you open it, you're doing your share. |
| Posted by: Mike N. 2009-03-15 14:23 |
| #1 This is great news. Where do I send my campaign contribution? |
| Posted by: Penguin 2009-03-15 14:09 |